Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Discoid Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disorder affecting skins of human bodies especially on nose and cheeks. It causes skin rashes or lesions and photosensitive inflammatory patches. There is even loss of hair and pigments. The cause of this disease is not really known to dermatologists but the probable reasons might be exposure to sunlight and cigarette smoking. It is more common in women than men. Skin rashes are the common symptoms of this disease. These rashes are disk shaped lesions of red colour and usually they are not itchy. It can also develop on neck and scalp or even vagina, mouth and hair causing loss of its colour.Treatment starts after determining whether you have Discoid Lupus Erythematosus in health care provider centers. Corticosteroids are used to reduce the inflammation caused by this disease and then they are being cured aptly. For respiratory problems caused by the disease oxygen masks are also used.